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Renewed Hope Cities Explained: How to Apply for Rent-to-Own Housing in Nigeria (2026)

The Federal Government's Renewed Hope Cities programme is delivering thousands of subsidised homes across Nigeria through a Rent-to-Own scheme including a major project in Ibeju-Lekki. Here's what it actually offers and how the process works.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Sep 9, 2026

Legal & Finance 3 min read

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New Federal Rules for Off-Plan Property in Nigeria: Escrow Accounts and Developer Licensing (2026)

After years of abandoned projects and disappeared deposits, the Federal Government has proposed mandatory developer licensing and escrow protection for off-plan buyers. Here's what's being proposed and what it means for your next off-plan purchase.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Sep 9, 2026

Buying Guide 3 min read

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How to Buy a House in Abuja: Step-by-Step Guide (2026

Buying in Abuja involves a few steps that catch first-time buyers off guard from FCTA-specific documentation to district price swings. Here's the full process, start to finish.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Sep 2, 2026

Legal & Finance 3 min read

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New Federal Rules for Off-Plan Property in Nigeria: Escrow Accounts and Developer Licensing (2026)

After years of abandoned projects and disappeared deposits, the Federal Government has proposed mandatory developer licensing and escrow protection for off-plan buyers. Here's what's being proposed and what it means for your next off-plan purchase.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Sep 2, 2026

Buying Guide 2 min read

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Studio Apartments in Lagos 2026: Where to Find Them and What They Actually Cost

Studio apartments are Lagos's fastest-growing rental category among young professionals but "studio" gets used loosely across listings. Here's where they're actually concentrated and what they cost in 2026.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Aug 31, 2026

Legal & Finance 3 min read

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Family Land in Nigeria: Why Courts Are Rejecting Sales Without Full Consent (2026)

A growing number of Nigerian courts are voiding land sales where not every principal family member consented even when the buyer paid in good faith. Here's what changed in 2026 and how to protect yourself.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Aug 28, 2026

Legal & Finance 3 min read

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Ogun State Digital Land Registry: Mandatory e-Consent Rules Explained (2026)

Since April 1, 2026, every land transaction in Ogun State requires electronic Governor's Consent no exceptions, no manual bypass. Here's what changed and what it means if you're buying in Mowe, Ofada, or Sagamu.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Aug 28, 2026

Buying Guide 3 min read

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Can't Find the Right Property in Nigeria? Stop Searching, Get Matched Instead

Endless scrolling through listings that don't quite fit isn't the only way to house hunt in Nigeria. Here's how submitting one property request gets agents to bring matching options to you instead.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Aug 25, 2026

Legal & Finance 3 min read

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The Nigeria Tax Act 2026: What Property Owners and Landlords Need to Know

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 took effect January 1, 2026, and consolidated rental income, capital gains, and stamp duty into one clearer framework making your property income more visible to tax authorities than ever before. Here's what it means for landlords and sellers.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Aug 25, 2026

Legal & Finance 3 min read

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Power of Attorney for Property in Nigeria: What It Means for Buyers

Power of Attorney comes up often in Nigerian property deals, especially for diaspora buyers and sellers acting through representatives but it's also been misused to defraud both sides. Here's what to know.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Aug 19, 2026

Legal & Finance 3 min read

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What Is a Deed of Assignment in Nigeria?

The Deed of Assignment is one of the most important documents in any Nigerian property transaction, yet many buyers don't fully understand what it means.

LT Listmyproperty Team

Aug 19, 2026